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Matteo MorettoJun 25, 2025, 07:17 PM
- Born and based in Italy, Matteo Moretto is ESPN.com's soccer transfer correspondent covering all the major leagues in Europe and beyond.
Everton have started negotiations with LaLiga side Villarreal with the goal of signing striker Thierno Barry, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.
The Premier League club are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season, and have not ruled out paying the player's €40 million ($46.6m) release clause.
The 22-year-old French striker was one of Marcelino García's standout performers last season, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 35 LaLiga matches.
Barry joined Villarreal last year on a five-year deal from Swiss club Basel for a fee of around €13.5m ($15.7m) plus variables, and quickly became a regular starter for García at the top of the attack.
He is currently at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where he has helped France reach the semifinals.
